Legal Question in Family Law in California

Do I need a prenuptial agreement?

I am newly engaged. I do not want to get a prenuptial agreement, but I'm not sure if it's necessary. I have an IRA and some stocks and mutual funds(that I was able to purchase with money from an inheritance) at a finance company. Since I have these items prior to our marriage, would my partner have a right to a portion of these funds if anything was to happen? I am more protective of this money because the bulk of it is from an inheritance from my close family member.


Asked on 8/16/00, 2:55 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates

Re: Do I need a prenuptial agreement?

Yes you do. For a free consultation call me at 818-342-8020x1

Thanks,

Norman Gregory Fernandez

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Answered on 8/16/00, 5:45 am
Nina Gohari Law Office Of Nina N. Gohari

Re: Do I need a prenuptial agreement?

EVEN THOUGH ANY PROPERTY INHERITED BY YOU IS CONSIDERED SEPARATE PROPERTY, BUT TO PROTECT YOURSELF YOU MUST EITHER TAKE GREAT STEPS TO KEEP THE FUNDS/STOCKS SEPARATE AND DO NOT COMMINGLE WITH COMMUNITY FUNDS/STOCK OR THE EASIER WAY IS TO HAVE A PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT LISTING THE PROPERTIES. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL ME AT 310-839-7700. NINA N. GOHARI

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Answered on 8/16/00, 7:32 pm
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Do I need a prenuptial agreement?

I don�t think so. There is nothing wrong with having one but you don�t want one just make sure you keep the accounts in your name and don�t mix your separate and your community assets. Don�t add to these accounts after you marry, open new joint accounts to invest your community money in.

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Answered on 8/17/00, 12:25 am


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